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Book Review: A Borrowed Man by Gene Wolfe

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

As perhaps is appropriate, I came to read A Borrowed Man by Gene Wolf in a very roundabout way.  I decided to buy Interlibrary Loan after seeing it in the barga...

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Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children #1) by Seanan McGuire

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I’m playing around with this format to see is this might be a way to quickly and easily post short reviews of book that I have read but don’t plan o...

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The Passengers by John Marrs

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

This book has Hollywood action flick written all over it. It is a unique combination of philosophical/moral conundrums and action. Lots of twists and turns an...

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The Test by Sylvain Neuvel

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

Despite its disturbing nature, its strong characters, thought provoking and suspenseful plot, and unexpected ending make it a worthwhile read. A novella that ...

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The Space Between the Stars by Anne Corlett

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

It was interesting enough that I kept reading but just didn't quite grab me. Perhaps it is not quite my genre; a little too much romance and family drama for my...

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Review: The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

I found it interesting but sort of meandering; a giant thought experiment with some intriguing characters and a good hook but that never quite gets beyond a des...

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